How to Boil Store Bought Raw Peanuts

Southerners have long extolled the virtue of boiled peanuts, and store-bought peanuts are easily transformed into this treat. Although originally from South America, the peanut is grown throughout the American South, making it readily available for snacks and recipes. It’s not unusual to spy a roadside vendor peddling his boiled peanuts with a catchy, attention-grabbing cry, but you don’t have to drive all around the South to find this delicacy. Dried, raw peanuts in the shell are the basis for this snack, and are available at most local grocers.

Things You'll Need

Stock pot
Plate

Colander
Salt

Boiling Peanuts

Pour peanuts into a large stock pot and cover them completely with water.
Place a heavy plate directly on top of the peanuts, weighing them down and submerging them. Cover the pot and allow the peanuts to soak overnight at room temperature.
Uncover the stock pot and pour peanuts into a colander, rinsing them with cool water to ensure all dirt and debris are completely removed.
Return the rinsed peanuts to the stock pot and cover with water by about 2 to 3 inches. Add the amount of salt that suits your palate and health quotient.
Place the stock pot onto the stovetop and bring the peanuts to a boil. Cover and reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 6 to 8 hours or until the peanuts are tender to the bite. You will need to occasionally check the water level to ensure peanuts are covered, adding more water as necessary.
Remove the pot from the heat and allow the peanuts to cool enough for eating -- they can be enjoyed warm or cold. Do not pour off or rinse the salty water from the peanuts as the brine is what ensures the flavors remain intact.

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